ENJOY LIFE

(inspiration)

Don't wait until we're 83...

This was written by an 83 year old woman to her friend. I'm reading more and dusting less. I'm sitting in the yard and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time working.

Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I'm trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them. I'm not "saving" anything; we use our good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped, or the first Amaryllis blossom.

I wear my good blazer to the market. My theory is if I look prosperous, I can shell out $28.49 for one small bag of groceries. I'm not saving my good perfume for special parties, but wearing it for clerks in the hardware store and tellers at the bank. "Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their grip on my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

I'm not sure what others would've done had they known that they wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and a few close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner, or for whatever their favorite food was. I'm guessing; I'll never know.

It's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn't written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days.

Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them. I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, tell myself that it is special. Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift from God.

If you received this it is because someone cares for you. If you're too busy to take the few minutes that it takes right now to forward this, would it be the first time you didn't do the little thing that would make a difference in your relationships? I can tell you it certainly won't be the last.

Take a few minutes to send this to a few people you care about, just to let them know that you're thinking of them. "People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don't need to hold hands because they know the other hand will always be there."

I don't believe in miracles. I rely on them.

Shared by Fr. Rick of Kingston, NY

The Perfect Man

(thougthful)

The perfect man is gentle
Never cruel or mean
He has a beautiful smile
And keeps his face so clean.


The perfect man likes children
And will raise them by your side
He will be a good father
As well as a good husband to his bride


The perfect man loves cooking
Gives his hand to you for everything
He´ll do anything in his power
To convey his feelings of love on to you.

The perfect man is sweet
Writing poetry from your name
He's a best friend to your mother
And kisses away your pain.
He never has made you cry
Or hurt you in any way

Is it you that I'm looking for ?

Indo community

The meaning of life

(thoughtful story )
There was this father of one family. He was a hard worker who met the needs of his family- a wife and three kids. He spent the evenings after work to attend courses, to develop himself hoping one day he could get a better job with a better salary. Except Sundays, this father hardly had dinner with his family. He worked and studied very hard since he wanted to provide his family everything that money can buy.

Every time his family made a complaint that he didn't spend enough time with them, he always made an excuse that he did all that for them. There were many times, though, when he really liked to spend his time with them.

Then came the announcement day. He passed the exam with flying colors. Soon he was offered the position of senior supervisor along with a tempting salary. Just like a dream came true, now he could provide a luxurious life for his family, such as beautiful outfits, delicious meals and trips to other countries.

Still, the family couldn't see him the whole week. He kept working hard, hoping to be promoted as a manager. In fact, in order to make him suitable for that position, he enrolled to another course in an open university. Again, every time his family complained that he didn't spend much time with them, he said that he did all for them. Yet, there were times when he really liked to spend more time with them.

All his hard work got paid; he was promoted to be a manager. Gladly, he hired a maid to free his wife from the housework. He also felt that a three-room flat was not big enough for them, that it would be great if they could enjoy living in a condominium.

After all that, he decided to work and study even harder so that he could be promoted again. His family was having a hard time to meet him. He had to spend Sundays to accompany his guests. Again, every time his family complained that he didn't spend much time with them, he said that he did all for them. Yet, there were times when he really liked to spend more time with them.

And as expected, all his hard work succeeded and he could afford a beautiful condominium towards Singapore beach. The first evening in their brand new house, he told his family that he wouldn't take any courses and go after promotions again, that since then he wanted to give more and more of his time for his wife and children. But then, he never woke up the next day…

Things to ponder:
Do work for a living or do you live for working?
There are two things that to be achieved in this life:

• First, to get what you want,
  
• and second, to enjoy it afterwards.
  

It takes a wise man to achieve both.

• Worry cannot get rid of today's sufferings; it only robs today's strength.
  
• Happiness doesn't depend on how much you've got enjoy it, but on how much you enjoy what you've got. ~Ziggy.
  
  

Translator: Indah